Resplendent Angelfish
Centropyge resplendens
- Group: Angelfish
- Typical depth: 15–40 m
- Max size: 6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A pygmy angelfish about six centimetres long, the resplendent angelfish lives over rock and rubble between roughly fifteen and forty metres. It has been bred in captivity, which is unusual for its group.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Pomacanthidae › Centropyge
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278849.
FAQ
- How deep does the Resplendent Angelfish live?
- The Resplendent Angelfish (Centropyge resplendens) is typically found at 15–40 m.
- Is the Resplendent Angelfish dangerous to divers?
- The Resplendent Angelfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Resplendent Angelfish get?
- The Resplendent Angelfish grows to about 6 cm.